Pittsburgh Ballet brings new, astonishing experience

Griffin Sendek | multimedia editor 2/18/21 Pittsburgh Ballet Theater captivated a live audience in the Carnegie Museum of Art over Valentine’s Day weekend, in a brief, yet strikingly beautiful 15-minute performance. Boléro, both the title of the show and the music piece chosen, was first open to Pittsburgh Ballet Theater (PBT) subscribers with each live performance limited to 25 people. Included with the tickets were … Continue reading Pittsburgh Ballet brings new, astonishing experience

PBT Ballerina finds motivation through pandemic

09/17/2020 Griffin Sendek | Multimedia Editor In mid-March, Pittsburgh Ballet Theater was gearing up for the opening performance of “Here + Now” at the August Wilson Center. Everything was choreographed, rehearsed, staged and costumed. It was ready to go — when it was all shut down indefinitely. For Pittsburgh Ballet Theater (PBT) company member Christian “Chris” García Campos, dancing has been a part of her … Continue reading PBT Ballerina finds motivation through pandemic

Dance and Devotion: Blossoming love on the ballet stage

By Bridget Seelinger | The Duquesne Duke In a dance as romantic as ballet and in a city as beautiful as Pittsburgh, it is only natural for love to be in the air at Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre. As the 2015-2016 season dawns for the dance company, it seems appropriate to take a look at two principal dancers who are both in love with Pittsburgh and … Continue reading Dance and Devotion: Blossoming love on the ballet stage